At least 24 people were killed, nine of them in a temple collapse, and dozens more were feared missing after intense rains caused floods and landslides in India, officials said aUGUST 14. Photo: AFPRescuers searched Tuesday for people feared missing in floods and landslides that have killed at least 58 in India, including nine who died in the collapse of a popular temple. Fifty people have been killed in Himachal Pradesh since Sunday, with thousands more stranded after disruptions to roads, power lines and communication networks. But it also brings destruction every year in the form of landslides and floods. Days of relentless monsoon rains killed at least 90 people last month, while the capital New Delhi saw the Yamuna river -- which snakes past the megacity -- record its highest levels since 1978.

Folk singer Asad Abbas, who was in dire need of financial assistance due to his failing health, has passed away, as per an announcement on his Facebook handle. The post announcing his demise reads, "May the Almighty Allah expand his grave and give Asad Abbas eternal peace. Abbas appeared in CS6 opposite Fariha Parvez for the song Mahi Gal – a folk number based on raag Malhar. In May, renowned composer and music producer Rohail Hyatt had shared a message detailing Abbas’s condition to make a plea on his behalf: “The very talented folk singer Asad Abbas, who also appeared in season 6 of Coke Studio is in dire need of our support. His grandfather, Mohammad Sadiq, and Mohammad Iqbal were pioneers of folk music in Pakistan, singing together since the inception of Radio Pakistan.

The national flag hoisted at all im­portant public and private buildings. National flags, buntings, portraits of founding fa­thers, posters and banners were also seen everywhere as part of the cele­bration of Independence Day. Radio Pa­kistan, Pakistan Television and oth­er mainstream media highlighted the services of Pakistan Movement he­roes' on the day and paid tributes to their extraordinary contributions to making Pakistan a reality. The Kash­miris along both sides of LoC and living across the globe marked the 75th Inde­pendence Day of Pakistan with great zeal, zest, fervor and enthusiasm. Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day was zealously cele­brated in New York on Monday, with the hoisting of the national flag at the Pakistan House by Ambassador Mu­nir Akram, as the national anthem was played.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Nation is celebrating 76th Independence Day on Monday with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the Country a true Islamic welfare state. The Day dawned with 31- gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute at the Provincial Headquarters. Like other parts of the Country, Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day is also being celebrating in Punjab with traditional zeal and fervor. While acting upon directives from the Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi the Independence Day festivities have been marked with a blend of grandeur and patriotic fervor as extensive plans have been finalized for Punjab’s jubilant observance. The main event organized by the Punjab government to mark the Independence Day anniversary of Pakistan is scheduled at Huzuri Bagh.

MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that India’s treatment of religious minorities vindicates that the two-nation theory and Muslims' demand for a separate homeland was absolutely right and justified. He expressed these views while addressing the flag-hoisting ceremony held on Monday to mark the 76th Independence Day anniversary of Pakistan. "My view is the same as that of Syed Ali Geelani," the PM said, adding, "We are Pakistanis, Pakistan is ours. The PM AJK said India's 5th August 2019 action cannot deter Kashmiris from pursing their goal of freedom from the Indian occupation. Appreciating the Pakistan army chief's recent statement on Kashmir, he said that the statement has boosted the morale of Kashmiris on both sides of the LoC.

KARACHI-The Hindu community celebrated the 76th Independence Day at Shree Panch Mukhi Hanuman Mandir here on Monday. The celebrations were organized by the former Minister of State and Patron-in-Chief Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani. A flag-hoisting ceremony was held to mark the day with national fervour and enthusiasm. Cultural performances, and patriotic speeches on journey to independence and the values that united all as a nation were delivered.

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Services Chiefs and Armed Forces have extended their heartfelt congratulations to the nation on 76th Independence Day of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Thousands of sons’ of soil have laid down their lives for defence of the motherland and to preserve the cherished dream of freedom of our forefathers. "Let us all pledge that irrespective of the challenges we face today, we will preserve and strengthen the peace, societal harmony and unity among the nation. We will not let inimical forces to succeed, which are hell bent to create fissures and division among the Armed Forces and people of Pakistan," the ISPR said. Armed Forces of Pakistan, with the support of nation, will always defend the territorial integrity and peace of the motherland and continue to serve the nation as per the aspirations of people of Pakistan, Insha Allah, it said.

The video also exemplified the unwavering spirit of a Pakistani farmer who works tirelessly in the fields and defeats all odds through the power of hope and commitment. Undeterred by adversities, they labour tirelessly in the fields, instilling both resilience and sustenance into the fabric of the country. The same sense of unity and a relentless belief in striving together as a nation is required to tackle the challenges that beset our nation. Amidst these themes, the video also eloquently conveys messages of unity and positivity. Their unwavering dedication serves as a beacon, guiding the nation toward a brighter and more promising future.

From The Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was found in a ditch after being shot and killed on Sunday, August 13, 2023. At around 6:37 a.m., a passerby at 50 Street Southwest and Park Avenue Southwest observed the victim laying on the side of the roadway and called the police. Birmingham police officers responded to the call and when they arrived on the scene they found the victim unresponsive in a ditch on the side of the road. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 6:45 a.m. The Jefferson County Coroner’s office examined the victim and determined he had been shot.

PHOTO: ISPROn the eve of Independence Day, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, unequivocally denounced any efforts aimed at creating division between the Pakistan Army and the nation. “The Pakistan Army as a national army takes pride in its unwavering commitment to the people of Pakistan. This great country and the nation has withstood many such challenges during its creation and thereafter,” he added. “We continue to withstand the evil designs of the inimical forces; forces of instability and chaos, which are eager in their failed attempts to undo Pakistan. “Our great country and the nation will Inshallah continue to rise, in line with the aspirations of our forefathers, the people of Pakistan and for a bright future of the coming generations,” he added.

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan. (DC Image)VIJAYAWADA: Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan has alleged that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is more interested in the north-Andhra lands than for development and welfare of the people. Accompanied by a large number of followers, Pawan Kalyan on Monday visited the Visannapeta lands spread over 600 acres in the Bayyavaram revenue village under Anakapalli district. Grabbing environmentally sensitive lands was in violation of the WALTA Act of 2002 and other laws, the JS chief said.

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His work on economics of modern taxation is still accepted as the pioneering work on the subject. Every tax ought to be levied at the time, or in the manner, in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay it.… IV. Our tax system, on the other hand, largely remains a state extraction mechanism with large efficiency losses, narrow and shallow base, high degree of horizontal inequity and minimal compliance. The other major sources are withholding taxes and tax collection from captive large taxpayers in the form of sales and advance taxes. Tax offices and tax officers, in the wider world, are fast becoming faceless and nameless.

Financial globalisation has been going on at a rapid pace over the past three decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is designing and asking the governments of developing countries to smoothen the flow of capital. The purpose is to align the structure of the developing countries with demands of the advanced economies. The government faced enormous financial challenges in the absence of the IMF programme. In a nutshell, financial globalisation has reduced policy space of the government a great deal.

RAWALPINDI: The military leadership has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the 76th Independence Day of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. A statement issued by the ISPR stated that this day reminds us of the vision, fortitude and countless sacrifices which our ancestors offered, to realise our elders and great Quaid’s dream of a free and independent country. The statement added that we should pledge on this day that irrespective of the challenges we face today, we will preserve and strengthen the peace, societal harmony and unity among the Nation. We will not let inimical forces to succeed, which are hell bent to create fissures and division among the armed forces and people of Pakistan. The ISPR stated that armed forces, with the support of Nation, will always defend the territorial integrity and peace of the motherland and continue to serve the nation as per the aspirations of people of Pakistan, InshaAllah.